Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 638: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial protection, prohibiting confession of judgment provisions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 638 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial protection, prohibiting confession of judgment provisions. Primary sponsor: Kristine Howard (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): Referred to Commerce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Commerce